Podcasts by The Ear Training Podcast

More Minor Scale Practice from 2020-11-24T04:00

Today, it's more practice with the minor scale - solfege and all.

BASICS: The Minor Scale from 2020-11-17T04:00

Another valuable day of minor scale exercises. Natural minor, Dorian, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor.

BASICS: Sing the Major Scale from 2020-11-10T04:00

Today, let's return to our roots and sing major scales. It's good for your theory knowledge, good for your intonation, good for your soul.

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Minor Thirds&Major Thirds from 2020-11-03T04:00

Some exercises on the two qualities of third, and the way they stack into chords.

Let's Play Around the Minor Scale! from 2020-10-27T04:00

Some exercises for you to sing along and get better at Minor Solfege

What are you hearing? from 2020-10-20T04:00

Don't Start With Sheet Music from 2020-10-13T04:00

Inversions and Slash Chords Pt. 2 from 2020-10-06T04:00

Today, Sam talks about Inversions and Slash Chords and gives some opportunity to practice.

Inversions and Slash Chords Pt. 1 from 2020-10-06T04:00

Today, Sam talks about Inversions and Slash Chords and gives some opportunity to practice.

The Diatonic Modes (Part 1 - Dorian, Phryigian, Ionian, Aeolian) from 2020-09-29T04:00

Sam explains the Greek Diatonic Modes and demonstrates Dorian, Phrygian, Ionian, and Aeolian.

The Diatonic Modes (Part 2 - Lydian, Mixolydian, and Locrian) from 2020-09-29T04:00

Here is the other half of the Greek Mode exploration.

Minor, Major, and Dominant Seventh Chords from 2020-09-22T04:00

The only scale you need to know for writing modern music from 2020-09-15T04:00

Just a short little ditty this week. See you all next week!

Facts about Intervals from 2020-09-08T04:00

Is a Music Degree Worth it? from 2020-09-01T04:00

Major Scale with a Flair of Chromatic from 2020-08-31T04:00

Don't limit yourself from 2020-08-28T04:00

Minor and Major Intervals from 2020-08-27T04:00

The Theory Behind the Chords from 2020-08-26T04:00

Key Change Practice from 2020-08-25T04:00

Sam plays, you identify the new key centers.

ADVANCED: What are you hearing? from 2020-08-24T04:00

Minor and Major Melody Practice from 2020-08-21T04:00

Major Scale Practice from 2020-08-20T04:00

Major Chord Practice from 2020-08-19T04:00

Sam goes over the Major Chords, but they're not in Root Position. 

This is What You're Hearing from 2020-08-18T04:00

With Coronavirus going on, we've got some changes to the podcast. 

Whole Steps&Half Steps from 2020-08-04T04:00

Exercises going through the most basic of intervals.

Let's Talk Intervals. from 2020-08-03T04:00

The Easiest Instrument? Fight me. from 2020-07-30T04:00

Piano or Guitar? Fight me on Instagram about it.

Minor Scale Solfege Exercises from 2020-07-29T04:00

Every Thursday Sam takes you through Solfege exercises to increase your familiarity with minor scales. Don't miss this!

Major Scale Exercises from 2020-07-28T04:00

Today Sam goes through some exercises to help you increase your familiarity with major scales and their corresponding solfege.

Play Sappy with Major Seventh Chords from 2020-07-27T04:00

You heard me. Play sappy.

Three Out-of-Key Chords You NEED to Know from 2020-07-24T04:00

Secondary Dominants. The hip, in way to play out of key without leaving the key. Listen for some practice at recognizing II7, III7, and VI7.

Interval Practice from 2020-07-23T04:00

Diminished Chords and Augmented Chords from 2020-07-22T04:00

Blues Scale Practice from 2020-07-21T04:00

The Blues Scale from 2020-07-20T04:00

Sing the Minor Scale from 2020-07-17T04:00

Sing the Major Scale from 2020-07-16T04:00

The Pentatonic Scale from 2020-07-15T04:00

Tune in for some exercises and discussion of the major and minor pentatonic scale

Ugly Episode: Intonation from 2020-07-14T04:00

Suspended Chords from 2020-07-13T04:00

A discussion and practice for Sus4 and sus2

What theory should you know? from 2020-07-10T04:00

Time Signatures from 2020-07-09T04:00

ALL the Seven Chords from 2020-07-08T04:00

Today, instead of exercises, Sam discusses Dominant Seven, Major Seven, Minor Seven, Half-Diminished Seven, Fully-Diminished Seven, and Minor-Major Seven Chords.

Training your ear from Start to Finish from 2020-07-07T04:00

"Thirdless"Chords ("And We All Grow Up"by Libby Clawson) from 2020-07-06T04:00

Every Wednesday, Sam sits and analyzes the chords of the song of the week. This week we talk about the phenomenon of "thirdless" chords.

You Can Outwork Talent ("And We All Grow Up"by Libby Clawson) from 2020-07-03T04:00

Every Monday, Sam spews his opinions about playing music by ear. Today, learn why talent is useless and you can outwork anybody.

Perfect Fifths Melody Practice from 2020-07-02T04:00

Thursdays are melody exercises - tune in for a chance to practice melodies in the major scale using solege.

The Mixolydian Scale from 2020-07-01T04:00

The Dorian Scale from 2020-06-30T04:00

How to recognize chords as a"dish"instead of by its"ingredients" from 2020-06-26T04:00

Minor Scale Melodies from 2020-06-25T04:00

Minor Scale Practice from 2020-06-24T04:00

Melodies in Major from 2020-06-23T04:00

I'm back! Major scales¬e names from 2020-06-22T04:00

Don't worry about Perfect Pitch! from 2020-06-19T04:00

Last day of Music from 2020-06-15T04:00

Back with you soon! from 2020-06-12T04:00

Sam is moving this weekend... here's some music from 2020-06-11T04:00

From Solfege to Minor Scales from 2020-06-10T04:00

From Solfege to Major Scale from 2020-06-09T04:00

An Explanation of Pandiatonicism from 2020-06-08T04:00

A Demonstration in Semi-Pandiotonicism from 2020-06-03T04:00

Explanation tomorrow :)

Monday Music from 2020-06-01T04:00

Crazy Chords for"Row, Row, Row Your Boat" from 2020-05-28T04:00

Go Practice. from 2020-05-22T04:00

Thirds and Sixths from 2020-05-21T04:00

What are you hearing? Demonstration from 2020-05-20T04:00

Find this on Spotify, too from 2020-05-19T04:00

Chord Progression Practice from 2020-05-18T04:00

Listen to Sam trip over 7/8 and 5/4 time from 2020-05-12T04:00

Music with Two EP Tones from 2020-05-08T04:00

Music with Two Piano Tones from 2020-05-07T04:00

Who is Sam? from 2020-05-04T04:00

Minor: What are you hearing? from 2020-04-30T04:00

Pretty Episode: More Music from 2020-04-24T04:00

More Relaxing Music from 2020-04-13T04:00

Sam needs a break - he plays some relaxing music for you instead of teaching today.

Please Relax from 2020-04-10T04:00

Sam needs a break - he plays some relaxing music for you instead of teaching today.

Advanced Minor Chord Practice from 2020-03-31T04:00

Flat 3 - A Second Dimension from 2020-03-17T04:00

There's a second dimension you can reach into in your chordal songwriting.

Harmony Wednesday ("Good Day"by S2_Cool) from 2020-03-11T04:00

Every Wednesday Sam sits and analyzes the harmony of the song of the week. This week we tackle minor 9 chords, and the ambiguity between minor 4 and major 6.

Melody Tuesday ("Good Day"by S2_Cool) from 2020-03-10T04:00

Melody Tuesday ("And We All Grow Up"by Libby Clawson) from 2020-03-03T00:00

Every Tuesday, Sam sits and analyzes the melody of the song of the week.

Four-Chord Song Practice ("I Do What I Want"by The Penny Candies) from 2020-02-26T00:00

Today's a special chord day - instead of slow analysis, we get fast examples of four-chord progressions.

Melody Tuesday ("I Do What I Want"by The Penny Candies) from 2020-02-25T00:00

Every Tuesday Sam sits and analyzes the melody of the song of the week.

You're NEVER too old to start! ("I Do What I Want"by The Penny Candies) from 2020-02-24T00:00

Every Monday, Sam spews his opinions about Ear Training. You are never too old to start learning music and training your ear!

Harmony Wednesday ("Say"by Salt) from 2020-02-19T00:00

Every Wednesday, Sam sits and analyzes the harmony and chords of the song of the week.

Melody Tuesday ("Say"by Salt) from 2020-02-18T00:00

Every Tuesday Sam sits and analyzes the melody of the song of the week.

Don't Wait to Learn Your Scales ("Say"by Salt) from 2020-02-17T00:00

Every Monday Sam sits and talks about general principles about Music Theory and Ear Training. Learn all of your scales, and learn them as thoroughly as you possibly can!

Chord Wednesday ("Bluerock"by Cayson Renshaw) from 2020-02-12T00:00

Every Wednesday Sam sits and analyzes the chords to the song of the week. Enjoy!

Melody Tuesday ("Bluerock"by Cayson Renshaw) from 2020-02-11T00:00

Every Tuesday Sam sits and analyzes the melody of the song of the week. Enjoy!

Don't Worry About Perfect Pitch! ("Bluerock"by Cayson Renshaw) from 2020-02-10T00:00

Every Monday Sam sits and discusses general principles of Ear Training with you. This week, learn why Relative Pitch is far superior to the unattainable Perfect Pitch.

Production Friday ("Deja Vu"by Garon Brett) from 2020-02-07T00:00

Every Friday Sam sits and analyzes the production and arrangement of the song of the week. Enjoy!

Form Thursday ("Deja Vu"by Garon Brett) from 2020-02-06T00:00

Every Thursday, Sam sits and analyzes the form (verse, chorus, etc.) of the song of the week. Enjoy!

Harmony Wednesday ("Deja Vu"by Garon Brett) from 2020-02-05T00:00

Every Wednesday Sam sits and discusses the harmony in the song of the week. Enjoy!

Melody Tuesday from 2020-02-04T00:00

The Relationship Between Major and Minor ("Deja Vu"by Garon Brett) from 2020-02-03T00:00

Every Monday Sam sits and talks about the General Principles of Ear Training and Music Theory.

Production Friday ("In a Different Time"by Ben Day) from 2020-01-31T00:00

Every Friday, Sam sits down for 10 minutes to analyze the production, arrangement, and engineering of a song. Enjoy the beautiful simplicity of "In a Different Time."

Form Thursday! ("In a Different Time"by Ben Day) from 2020-01-30T00:00

Every Thursday, Sam sits down and analyzes the form of a song for 10 minutes.

Harmony Wednesday ("In a Different Time"by Ben Day) from 2020-01-29T00:00

Every Wednesday morning, Sam covers the chords and harmony underlying a song. Enjoy Sam's analysis of "In a Different Time" by Ben Day.

Melody Tuesday! ("In a Different Time"by Ben Day) from 2020-01-28T04:00

Fresh every Tuesday morning, Sam analyzes the key center and melody of a different song. Join this morning for a good long discussion of finding the key center.

"In a Different Tim...

Why Solfege? ("In a Different Time"by Ben Day) from 2020-01-23T11:00

Welcome to Episode 1! Every Monday is General Principles day, a day where Sam covers a different principle regarding Music Theory and Ear Training. Today he avidly defends his belief in the valu...

Why Solfege? ("In a Different Time"by Ben Day) from 2020-01-23T11:00

Welcome to Episode 1! Every Monday is General Principles day, a day where Sam covers a different principle regarding Music Theory and Ear Training. Today he avidly defends his belief in the valu...

Why Solfege? ("In a Different Time"by Ben Day) from 2020-01-23T11:00

Welcome to Episode 1! Every Monday is General Principles day, a day where Sam covers a different principle regarding Music Theory and Ear Training. Today he avidly defends his belief in the valu...